How To Fix UCD1070 - A reference period must not be specified for document type &1

UCD1070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD1 - Messages for Document and Breakdown Check

• Message number: 070

• Message text: A reference period must not be specified for document type &1

What causes this issue?

A reference period for determining the tax rate can be specified only
for document types with the business application <LS>Elimination of IU
Profit/Loss in Transferred Assets</>.
The current document type &V1& has a different business application.

System Response

The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the reference period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD1070 - A reference period must not be specified for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCD1070, which states "A reference period must not be specified for document type &1," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial documents or certain types of reporting.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or process a document of a specific type (denoted by &1) that does not allow for a reference period to be specified. The reference period is often used in financial transactions to indicate a specific time frame for which the document is relevant. However, for certain document types, this reference period is not applicable or allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the document type in question. Ensure that the document type is set up correctly and does not require a reference period.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant